A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6242285 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40041245 epoch_slot_no: 124445 block_no: 6242108 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 9748 time: 2021-09-14 08:18:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee943ea46f59bebd8c23bd85fbaa02b05c3ef314b4a71c2540c37d3579efa5d7Block Operator
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